Sheffield United struck gold on “unbelievable” star whose value’s risen £5m

As four teams frantically compete to attempt to make it to the Premier League, the Championship playoff semi-finals are frequently a nerve-racking and dramatic event.

With just one more tense match standing in their way of an instant return to the top division, Sheffield United clearly didn’t feel like playing to this script when they crushed Bristol City 6-0 over two legs to secure a spot at Wembley.

A number of exceptional performers demonstrated to Chris Wilder during the two games that they are prepared for the demands of the top flight, making it a happy night to watch at Bramall Lane during the second leg.

How Wembley was reached by Sheffield United

During the two games, Wilder’s team would finally thrash Liam Manning’s Robins, making the 22-point difference between the two teams during the regular season obvious to all.

Kieffer Moore, who started the game, ensured that the second leg wouldn’t be a nervous affair by heading home to make it 4-0 overall, while Callum O’Hare stood out as a stylish impact substitution option in both games by scoring twice off the bench.

The Blades defenders should also be applauded for keeping two consecutive clean sheets. Michael Cooper had to remain vigilant during the second match, making six stops, and Hamza Choudhury won 14 duels in a somewhat temporary right-back position over both games.

Although he hasn’t been named yet, one defender in particular stole the show during both of the 3-0 wins.

The value of the Sheffield United star is rising.

Harrison Burrows has not only saved all of his spectacular performances for the postseason lottery, but the dynamic 23-year-old has also earned a berth on the season’s championship squad.

He was a dynamic player and a full-back who was always coming up with new ideas. He finished his two games against Manning’s team with an incredible one goal and three assists.

When you add these significant goal contributions to his regular season totals, Burrows has a respectable six goals and six assists from 47 games, which more than makes up for the £6 million spent on his services last summer.

It is now unclear if the large 23-year-old will be able to perform any more magical moments on the imposing Wembley platform, however a stint in the Premier League will undoubtedly increase his already rising trade worth.

 

His value has already increased by a significant £5 million as a result of his assured performances in South Yorkshire; according to Football Transfers, the “unbelievable” defender, as former boss Darren Ferguson once praised him, is now valued at a substantial £11 million.

With his speed and inventiveness from the full-back position, the explosive number 14 has arguably become his Blades’ new Jayden Bogle.

Burrows hopes the Premier League will be his next stop so he can continue to follow in the now Leeds United player’s footsteps.

But before anyone gets ahead of themselves, Wilder’s team has never advanced thru the perilous playoffs.

However, if the two outstanding victories over the Robins are any indication, this hoodoo may soon come to an end.